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Toyota Camry vs. Lexus ES 250

When comparing the Toyota Camry to the Lexus ES 250, the Toyota Camry has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Toyota Camry and Lexus ES 250 have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Camry versus the Lexus ES 250, the Toyota Camry is a better car than the Lexus ES 250.

Toyota Camry versus Lexus ES 250 Pricing

For a new model, the Toyota Camry's price is between $27,664 and $38,667, with the Lexus ES 250 priced between $46,389 and $52,172.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the base engine of both the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES 250 makes 203 horsepower. The Camry is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 616 miles. The ES 250 is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 541 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

While both models are midsize cars, the Toyota Camry has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and trunk space. The Lexus ES 250 has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES 250 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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2023 Toyota Camry

2023 Lexus ES 250

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$27,664 - $38,667

Used Asking Price:

$27,484 - $39,990

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

40.7%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$46,389 - $52,172

Used Asking Price:

-

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

43.9%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.9 / 10

Reliability:

8.9 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

iSeeCars Rankings

2 / 13
2 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 13
2 / 13
2 / 13
2 / 8

iSeeCars Rankings

Luxury Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 29

Summary Review

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Summary Review

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Pros and Cons

Not yet available

Pros and Cons

Not yet available

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Trim Levels

LE, SE, SE Nightshade, TRD, XLE, XLE V6, XSE, XSE V6

Trim Levels

Base, F SPORT Design, Luxury, Ultra Luxury

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

6 years / 70000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

203 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque:

184 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.061 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

203 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque:

184 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.054 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

28 / 39 / 32

Range (city/hwy):

442 / 616 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

25 / 34 / 28

Range (city/hwy):

398 / 541 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

38 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.7 inches

Cargo Space:

15.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

100.4 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54.3 inches

Cargo Space:

13.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

99.9 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3310 lbs

Width:

72.4 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

192.1 inches

Wheelbase:

111.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.7 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3780 lbs

Width:

73.4 inches

Height:

57.1 inches

Length:

195.9 inches

Wheelbase:

113 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

P215/55R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

215/55R17